IT VMware Systems Specialist

In a changing world, unprecedented challenges require unmatched talent. Join one of Montreal's Top Employers in 2024. We are a dynamic and growing organization having its main establishment located in downtown Montreal and part of a leading international banking institution fully committed to building a more sustainable future. Note that the position may be in the Canadian Branch of BNP Paribas or in one of its subsidiaries based in Montreal.

The position at a glance

The main objective of this position is to provide expert level support and strategy for the production Virtualization environment. Maintain proactive performance monitoring of the environment utilizing specific monitoring tools. Play an active role in the day-to-day support activities, administration and projects associated with the Virtualizations infrastructure/applications.

In detail

Candidates to be measured on the following four performance drivers, which will dictate how individual impact is considered on the Americas platform:

• Results and Impact
  • Impacts division and influences peers and team
  • Demonstrates good judgement when making decisions of high complexity and impact
  • Relies on limited guidance for most complex decision making
  • Is responsible for driving outcomes which have meaningful effect on team or department

• Client, Customer and Stakeholder Focus
  • Able to build relationships with a mix of intermediate and senior colleagues or clients
  • Interacts regularly with management and department leaders
  • Demonstrates the ability to persuade and influence stakeholders at the team level

• Compliance Culture and Conduct
  • Takes full responsibility for personal actions and demonstrates courage in facing problems and conflicts
  • Perceived as a person of high moral character; upholds corporate values and displays high ethical standards"

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate, coordinate and support re-engineering and process improvement initiatives related to the enhancement of the virtualization server platform
• Participate in projects and drive operations within the Infrastructure Virtualization team
• Interface with vendors and global teams to ensure the environment conforms to the current standards.
• Deliver Business Continuance solutions in relation to Disaster Recovery.
• Maintain high system reliability, availability and resiliency levels
• Provide required level of support for the production environments
• Proactive system performance monitoring and capacity management using existing tool sets
• Perform system upgrades and mandatory security/OS patchings
• Liaise with application support teams to gather requirements, design, and deploy, and standardize systems
• Provide 24*7 On-call support based on rotations within the team
• Perform thorough morning checks on all critical applications using existing tools or scripts
• Strictly abide and follow the company policy and procedures pertaining to change and incident management
• Responsible for ensuring that all systems are deployed consistent with group standards and best practices
• Incident and Problem management:take ownership when required and work together with team to resolve production related issues
• Follow groups standard security practices within the environment
• Maintain service offering for internal business lines and IT operations
• Reports to the Americas IT Infrastructure Virtualization Platform Manager

The strengths and skills that will help you succeed

Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field5-7 years supporting/developing VMware solutions and environmentsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExcellent project management skills focused on outcome based resultsExpert knowledge of VMware Enterprise components and technologies such as vSphere, SRM, vSANHands-on experience with VMware automated tools such as PowerCLI, vCOExpert knowledge of the enterprise storage subsystems (EMC/SAN, iSCSI/Pure Storage)Strong working knowledge of networking technology (i.e. function of TCP/IP) subnetting and routing.Strong knowledge of Active DirectoryGood working knowledge of industry and hyper-converged hardware (e.g. HP/IBM/Dell/Nutanix)Knowledge of relational databases such as Sybase, Oracle, and SQL along with MQ Series.Service oriented, positive, committed and enthusiastic team player.Given the vast majority of our clients, both internal and external, are based outside of Quebec and Canada, specific language requirements may apply.Knowledge of the English is required.

What's in it for you

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer flexible benefits including a family and spouse insurance program, a defined contribution pension plan and paid days for volunteering. Hybrid work arrangements, such as remote working up to 50% and flexible working hours are available for most positions. BNP Paribas provides excellent training and personal development programs, as well as opportunities for career development within the company and internationally.

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What you need to know
We will review candidates as they apply, so don't wait to submit your application;
BNP Paribas is committed to accessibility and inclusion. If you need any accommodation during the recruitment process, you can contact accessibility [at] us.bnpparibas (dot) com
You must be legally eligible to work in the Greater Montreal area and, if applicable, hold a valid work or study permit. Physical presence in BNP Paribas' office(s) is an essential function of this position;

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) at the heart of our commitments

At BNP Paribas all employees are on an equal footing allowing us to create a work environment that values and respects people for their talents, skills and competences.

BNP Paribas recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, disability, age, and other protected status (Employment Equity ActandCanadian Human Right Act).

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About us

BNPParibas is the top bank in the European Union and a major international banking establishment. Present in 63 countries, with more than 180,000 employees, the bank holds key positions in several areas of banking and financial services.

BNP Paribas' mission is to contribute to a responsible and sustainable economy by financing and advising its clients according to the highest ethical standards, while striving to respond to essential concerns in terms of the environment, regional development and social inclusion.

Since 1961, BNP Paribas has supported large Canadian companies and institutions in their business development by offering a full range of specialized financial services and investment products.

With over 1,400 employees, BNP Paribas in Canada continues to attract experts from diverse fields as well as ambitious young talent from around the world. We are proud to offer our employees a rewarding and international workplace where they can build their professional careers by honing their skills, meeting challenges and enriching their knowledge of the financial industry.

Our certifications and partnerships
Montreal's Top Employers 2024
Canada's Best Diversity Employers 2024
Women in Governance Parity certified -Platinum certification
Pride at Work Canada
Rainbow Accreditation issued by Canada's LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)
Part of Les Affaires top 300 companies in Quebec
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Autisme sans Limites
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